Librarian(The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda)job opportunity

Job title:  Librarian
Posts:2 vacancies
Employer: The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports To: Senior Librarian
Salary Scale: PC 4
Ref: P3/EXT/25/13
Deadline: Friday, 29th November 2013 at 5:00p.m.About Us:
The Parliamentary Commission of Uganda serves the following functions;
    To appoint, promote and exercise disciplinary control over persons holding public office in Parliament;
    To review the terms and conditions of service, standing orders, training and qualifications  of persons holding office in Parliament;
    To provide a Parliamentary reporting service;
    To provide such other staff and facilities as are required to ensure efficient functioning of the Parliament;
    To cause to be prepared in each financial year, estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next financial year; and
    To make recommendations to Parliament, or with the approval of Parliament, determine the allowances payable and privileges available to the Speaker and Members of Parliament.

Job Summary: The Librarian will provide manual and electronic library support services.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
    Catalogue, index, classify and abstract all materials using a standard bibliographic utility, ILS (Koha), classification scheme (DDC), etc
    Perform the library systems' upgrade and implementation, backups, client troubleshooting and monitor the ILS server performance.
    Manage the processing of and access to electronic resources (subscriptions to e-resources and electronic library using Dspace)
    Coordinate with other sections in order to upload, edit and update information on the intranet and parliamentary website
    Offer library support services when required
    Maintain the integrity of library databases by distributing and performing database maintenance tasks and improve, establish and document all cataloguing policies and procedure as they relate to format types, collections and general practice
    Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
    The applicant should possess an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised University/Institution.
    Knowledge of library tools, systems and resources.
    Knowledge of metadata and communication standards and classification systems.
    Ability to manage and use an Integrated Library Systems (ILS) e.g. Koha and Dspace Proficiency in computer applications, including database systems packages and Windows packages.
    Ability to work under minimum supervision
    Good communication, interpersonal and customer care skills

Age Limit: 21 -27 Years

How to Apply:
All applications should be addressed to the Secretary, Parliamentary Commission, P.O Box 7178 Kampala, Uganda via post or hand delivered to the Parliamentary Registry, Room No. 112, 1st Floor, South Wing, Parliament of Uganda.

All applicants should endeavor to attach recent passport size photographs, Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts and indicate two (2) competent referees.
Serving Officers in Government institutions should route their applications through their respective Heads of Departments.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.